Indiana HB1431 prohibits street camping on state or political subdivision land unless authorized by law.

Indiana HB1431 amends the Indiana Code to prohibit individuals from camping, sleeping, or using land owned by the state or a political subdivision for long-term shelter unless the land has been authorized for that use by law. The bill also prohibits political subdivisions from discouraging the enforcement of ordinances that prohibit public camping, sleeping, or obstructing sidewalks. Violators may face a Class C misdemeanor charge if they knowingly or intentionally camp after receiving a warning.

Indiana HB1431 prohibits street camping on state or political subdivision land unless authorized by law.

Indiana HB1431 amends the Indiana Code to prohibit individuals from camping, sleeping, or using land owned by the state or a political subdivision for long-term shelter unless the land has been authorized for that use by law. The bill also prohibits political subdivisions from discouraging the enforcement of ordinances that prohibit public camping, sleeping, or obstructing sidewalks. Violators may face a Class C misdemeanor charge if they knowingly or intentionally camp after receiving a warning.